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Duck Pond Playset

Entertaining children in the car or at a restaurant can be challenging. Only so many toys can fit in a purse or diaper bag, and the kids are always looking for something new! This cute little portable playset features two finger puppets – a duck and a duckling – and a drawstring duck pond so you can pack the fun along with you in a self-contained little bag.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Pond measures 7.5″ across when open, and about 3.5″ across when closed.

Tail: Sl st in next st. Ch 2, dc in same st, sl st in same st. Finish off.

HeadRnd 1: With Yellow, ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnds 2-4: Sc in each st around.

Sl st in next st; finish off leaving a tail of yarn a few inches long. Weave tail through sts of Rnd 4 and pull tight to close.

Beak: With Orange, ch 3. Sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 2 sts. Finish off.

Duck

BodyRnd 1: With White, ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd st from hook.

Rnd 2: [Sc inc] in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnds 3-8: Sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Tail: Sl st in next st. Ch 2, make 2 dc in same st, sl st in same st. Finish off.

HeadRnd 1: With White, ch 2. Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnds 2-5: Sc in each st around. (8 sc)

Sl st in next st, finish off.

Beak: With Orange, ch 4. Sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, finish off.

Finishing
1. Sew Duckling’s head to body. Sew Duckling’s beak to head. Using a scrap of black yarn, embroider eyes. Weave in ends.
2. Stuff Duck’s head with a scrap of yarn (it won’t take much) and sew it to the body. Sew beak to head. Using a scrap of black yarn, embroider eyes. Weave in ends.
3. Weave in ends on Pond.

Note: I like to tie a little slipknot in the drawstring when the pouch is closed to keep it from slipping back open.

About the DesignerMelissa Mall is an at-home mom with four sons seven and under. They are currently residing in Arizona after a three-year stint in Japan and are having a fun time readjusting. You can keep up with their ordinary adventures over at her blog, or take a peek at her crochet patterns and tutorials at Inner Child Crochet.